Senior Strategy Advisor

2 settimane fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Job Description - Senior Strategy Advisor (2500754)

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2500754

Senior Strategy Advisor

Job Posting

Date Posted: 12/Mar/2025

Closure Date

26/Mar/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: OIN - Office of Innovation

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration: 11 months

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device.

  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values.
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.


Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

The Office of Innovation (OIN) is an important instrument within FAO to provide strategic direction and help drive and coordinate innovation across the work of the Organization, i.e., to consolidate and strengthen FAO's innovative spirit, including the innovation of approaches and cooperation models.


Reporting Lines

The Senior Strategy Advisor reports to the Director of the Office of Innovation (OIN).


Technical Focus

The incumbent is required to provide high-level strategic advisory services to support OIN's efforts in fundraising, partnerships, and innovation strategy implementation.

The advisor will play a critical role in strengthening OIN's functions and coordinating communications efforts to reinforce the Office's brand and engagement strategy. The incumbent will also guide strategic aspects of emerging technologies and AI-related initiatives, providing insights into the science, development, and implementation of these technologies.


Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Support the Director in enhancing resource mobilization efforts by strengthening strategic approaches to engage with donors and partners, crafting persuasive materials, and ensuring a cohesive process to secure funding and build meaningful partnerships.
  • Provide coordination capacity on the communications resources to develop OIN's brand, enhance visibility, and craft materials that effectively communicate OIN's goals to potential donors, partners, and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Assist in creating talking points and materials for key engagements.
  • Advise the OIN team on high-priority thematic areas, including, but not limited to, those of digital/AI, Venture Funds, incubation/acceleration activities, ensuring alignment with FAO's strategic objectives.
  • Provide strategic and technical expertise in AI, guiding FAO's approach to AI applications in Agrifood systems.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

  • University degree in International Development, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or related studies.
  • A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in developing and implementing innovation strategies, managing complex multi-stakeholder projects, or designing programmes in the fields of agricultural innovation, agroecology, or rural development.
  • Full proficiency/Working knowledge (level C) of English.


FAO Core Competencies


Technical/Functional Skills

  • Experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in fundraising, partnership development, and project proposal writing, particularly with major donors.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in synthesizing strategic documents for internal and external audiences.
  • Relevance and extent of experience in working with technical units and multi-disciplinary teams to enable innovation and change.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.


HOW TO APPLY

  • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
  • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
  • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance:

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